Method and apparatus for assessing hand strength
US7152471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2220/54
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for assessing a person's hand strength including means for engaging the hand. The apparatus including means for determining the strength of the hand based on a twisting action with the hand of the engaging means relative to the determining means. The engaging means is connected to the determining means. A method for assessing a person's hand strength including the steps of gripping a first object having a first diameter with the hand by the person. There is the step of twisting the first object with the hand. There is the step of measuring torque with a torque sensor, connected to the first object, of the object as it is being twisted by the hand.
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